Note: New Gemini Restore-A-Deck Labels Coming in Spring/Summer of 2019!
Make Restoring Your Exterior Wood ...Easy!Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and Brightener system is a powerful "eco-friendly" two-part restoration system.
Step 1 Wood and Deck Cleaner that deeply cleans your wood to remove dirt, grime, mold, algae and general graying. The cleaner will help prep neglected wood and or prep for re-coating with a wood or deck stain.
Step 2 Wood Brightener is used after the wood cleaner to "brighten" the wood while neutralizing the cleaner to a natural pH balance. This step will improve the overall appearance of your wood while helping the wood deck stain longevity.
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100% Biodegradable product - Concentrated powder formula - Cleans up to 1000 sq. feet!
- Prep wood surfaces for re-coating with a wood or deck stain
- Restores weathered gray wood to natural color
- Eco-friendly
Have Questions on Prep?
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Kit Contains: |
Step 1 Cleaner Bottle and Step 2 Brightener Bottle |
Coverage Per Kit: | Cleans and Brightens 600-1000 Sq. Feet |
Concentrate: | Each Bottle Makes 5 Liquid Gallons |
Temperature: | 45-95 F |
Application Tools: | Pump Sprayer, Scrub Brush |
Reviews
Thursday, 19 October 2017
Great for prepping for reapplication of TWP!
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We will reply to your comment shortly· 10/17/2020I have about 2-3 gallons in a new 5 gallon bucket left over from staining a fence. I plan to use it in the spring for a maintenance coat on my deck. I have 2 clean, empty, 1 gallon cans, but they might not hold all the stain I have left. Could I use a milk jug or some other plastic storage container for the stain that won’t fit in my gallon cans? Will the stain soften the plastic and make an awful mess? I have some empty wide mouth plastic (peanut) jars…..would they work for about 6 months' of TWP 100 storage if sealed tightly?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have wood that needs to be cleaned/brightened before staining, but it is right above some outdoor ceramic patterned tile. Will the chemicals in this set be harmful to the tile or the design? The way the tiles are positioned, it would be difficult to mask off the tile effectively without covering some of the wood that also needs to be brightened. Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt should not harm the tile.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIs there any shelf life for TWP 1500 Series? I know that it needs to be thoroughly stirred before use, but is there a test that one can perform to verify that left over TWP 1500, which has been stored for a few years, can still be used?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi there! Really needing advice on staining our deck. We had new cedar floor and railings put on our 18-year-old deck 10 days ago. We chose not to replace posts and slats as they are still in good shape. However, we are now concerned we made a mistake because getting a stain to match the new and old cedar is a challenge. All surfaces have been power washed and are ready for stain. Question for you is 1) can we proceed with staining the entire deck now with TWP and 2) do you think TWP dark oak will be a good match to use everywhere? Thanks so much for your help!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou cannot stain your new wood yet: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Best to wait until Spring to prep and stain all. The color will not matter as the new wood will stain lighter no matter what is it will be less absorbent.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI’m thinking of using TWP 100 on a brand-new cedar pergola for the backyard. No deck involved, just the posts and frame to support the roof. I assume I don’t need to do any cleaning/brightening first.m, but wanted to check.
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We will reply to your comment shortlySee this about new wood and yes you have to prep: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMy deck is about 20 years old. I used Behr Deckover water based stain. It is peeling off and I want to stain with oil base TWP stain. I am trying to remove old paint with stripper. Then I will apply cleaner and brightener. Is it ok if I leave my deck prepped and stain next spring ? What are the best product to use to remove old paint from deck board and railing.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDahi,
I'm afraid TWP is correct. The only way to remove this much paint is to sand it off. However, there are devices you can use to do this. Two that come to mind are, a paint stripping machine that has a proprietary head on it that avoids gouging the wood. Looks and acts like an angle grinder that lays flat on the surface. Another choice would be similar to an interior hardwood floor sander. I've successfully used that on an outdoor deck years ago. One sander for the "main" deck and one that's an "edge" sander, if needed. Both can be rented from a reputable rental company, or you can hire a floor refinisher.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou cannot strip off a paint. You will have to power sand to remove it and then clean/brighten the wood. You can do it all in the Spring or now.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyFirst, TWP stains are the best... been using them for years on decks and fences. And your prices and guidance are also the best. I believe you answered this question below but I would like to confirm: New deck aged about 7 months. Deck boards are for sure ready. Once I apply Restore a Deck Clean/Bright, I have 2 weeks to apply stain? Is that correct? Thank you!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe are going to restain our deck (first time for us). The deck and stairs have minimal stain remaining, other then next to the house and the edges of the stairs. The posts/railings still have plenty of stain. What product(s) do you recommend prior to pressure washing and staining with 1500? We also have two boards that were recently changed. I know they won't match the rest and I'm ok with that (don't have a choice). Any special treatment for those two boards before doing it all?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat stain brand and type of stain is on the wood now?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI don't know. I think it was a semi-transparent paint, but not sure. We've only lived in this house (NC) for a bit over 2 years. Not sure if it'll help, but here's a picture of what it apparently looked like in 2016. I know semi transparent paint would get those new boards matching better with the rest, I'm just not a fan of paint over stain. I really like the wood grain showing. Your thoughts?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyFor prep, use the RAD Stripper/Brightener Kits:https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
With bot additives: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThank you so much for the info. I'm just a little concerned that if it is semi-transparent paint, as the deck railing look, then would the RAD Stripper still work?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySemi-transparent are only stains, not paints. If the stripper cannot remove it then you would have to sand it all off. No way to know for sure until you try but it does not look like it will be an issue.
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We will reply to your comment shortly10 mins after Gemini cleaner application, I used a scrubber while washing with high pressure garden hose (don't own a pressure washer). Staining in 48 hours once dry, of course :)
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi, I've used the gemini cleaner and brightener but there are still some dark areas that weren't covered by patio furniture. Should I go ahead with staining or resolve the matter first? If the latter, please provide instruction. FYI: 20 month old deck, never stained nor sealed- only cleaned with leaf blower. Thank you so much!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI do not think that will come out so you can stain now.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI stained my deck back May and for about 3 months and the deck had a nice sheen on it, and the deck beaded up every time it rained. Now the sheen is gone and the deck doesn't bead up anymore. If I use the cleaner to clean the deck will it bring back the sheen or bead up when it rains? Thanks....
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTWP is not supposed to have a shine of any level and it is not supposed to bead water as it is breathable. It sheds water. Basically you over applied it at first and now it is behaving as it should.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have your two step restore a deck kit and I am hoping to clean deck today. However, it rained last night and is raining this morning. When it stops raining this afternoon, can I still clean the deck? Temp wise it is low 70's and clouds. So I figured it would be the perfect day but I was not sure if the deck would be too wet and reduce the quality of the results. Also, are the chemicals pet safe once I am finished?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou can clean a damp or wet deck. Pet safe once you rinse well and all area is dry.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat's the difference between the Gemini Restore Kit and the Restore-A-Deck Stripper & Brightener? I've used the Restore-A-Deck products before.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyGemini Kit is a cleaner and brightener while the other is a stripper and brightener.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI applied TWP 1500 in 2017 and would like to reapply either this fall or next spring. I'd like to keep all the remaining stain on the wood and simply clean it. Would a product like Jomax + bleach be just as good as Gemini Kit?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, and you will no matter what remove some of the current stain. This gives you the foundation, adhesion, and proper penetration into the wood grain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have had and will have lots of RAIN. I need to clean, brighten and then stain my 2 decks (@1000 sq'). I have sanded down all this!! Purchased all the material earlier this summer. I have 3 questions: (1)May I assume I can clean and brighten when the decks are wet, then wait until fully dry (at least 48 hours) before staining? (2) If it rains again before deck has a chance to fully dry, how long do I have before I can stain. (3) Or, what determines when I need to re-clean and re-brighten?
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We will reply to your comment shortly1. Correct.
2. 48 Hours.
3. More than two weeks after prep and have not stained.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI applied you 1500 series product several(4-5) years ago, but deck needs a new application. Parts of deck look devoid of any stain, other parts have visible stain remaining. Railings have stain remaining plus some green stuff growing on it. Should I use stripper/brightener kit or the Restore-A-Deck kit?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan you post a picture or two?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStripper/Brightener Kit.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhen using the stripper and brightener products, do we need to protect (cover) our stucco walls and metal storm doors? Thank you.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMost likely okay but to be safe you should cover.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello,
I stained my fence using TWP 100 Honeytone exactly 2 years ago (Aug 2018). The fence still looks great but i was thinking of re-applying stain. Is this overkill if the stain still looks ok? I'm in Portland, OR where we get a lot of rain so just wondering if you'd recommend re-staining in Yr 2 or can i wait until Yr 3. If / When I re-apply the TWP100 stain - do you recommend the full prep with the restore-a-deck kit? I get the need for using the Cleaner to remove mild dirt / grime / mold in some areas of my fence but wondering if it is necessary to use the Brightener if i just want to re-apply a coat of TWP 100 after the fence cleaning? Will the Brightener even work over a cleaned section of fence that already has TWP100 stain on it? I've attached a photo of my fence for reference.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo it next year. Use the full Gemini Kit as some of the old stain will come off when you redo and that is normal. The brightener will neutralize.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOur railings have metal posts instead of wood posts. Do I need to tape and cover them with plastic before using the stripper and brightener? That will add a lot of work, but I don't want to damage the finish on the metal railings either.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt should not harm them but always test spot first to be certain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStripper and brightener worked great and didn't damage metal railings. However, they did leave splatter marks all over our black vinyl screen door so be careful. My fault for not covering it with plastic.
I would also say that we washed brightener for over an hour and it still soaped when sprayed. Used a pump sprayer to apply with instructions. Seems to have dried okay though.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo plants have to be protected from contact with restore-a-deck?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyJust rinse well with water prior and after from any overspray and you should be okay.
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